Black Venezuelan Corydora
Common Name: Black Venezuelan Corydora
Scientific Name: Corydoras schultzei (Black Variant)
Genus: Corydoras
Wild Origin: Originally described from South America; the black variant is a selectively bred aquarium strain
The Black Venezuelan Corydora is a striking, dark-coloured variant of Corydoras schultzei, admired for its velvety black body and lively personality. Unlike the more common tan or patterned Corydoras, this selectively bred strain offers a bold, uniform colour that stands out beautifully in planted aquariums. Peaceful and highly social, they thrive in groups and display endearing behaviours such as schooling, constant foraging, and rapid “zooming” to the surface for air. Their hardy nature and unique appearance make them a popular choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists seeking a standout bottom-dweller.
R245,00
1 in stock
Please note: We ship Livestock Monday-Wednesday to ensure a safe and prompt delivery. Please plan your orders accordingly. We mostly sell Juvenile livestock, adults will be sent if available. We do not sex livestock for customers a mix of males and females will be sent if there is availability.
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis.
Black Venezuelan Corydoras
(Corydoras venezuelanus “Black”)
The Black Venezuelan Corydoras is a truly eye-catching variant of the beloved Cory catfish, known for its velvety dark body and calm, friendly nature. Originating from the soft, shaded waters of Venezuela, this species adds depth, contrast, and character to aquascaped and community aquariums alike.
As they mature, these Corydoras develop warm burnished orange highlights across the face, spine, and dorsal fin — a feature that becomes even more vibrant with high-quality nutrition and stable aquarium conditions. Their color also responds to environment: lighting and substrate tone play a major role in how deep their blacks appear and how bright the orange blush becomes. On darker sands, they display deeper, richer tones; on lighter substrates, they often show softer charcoal hues.
Key Features
Peaceful community schooling fish – perfect for planted tanks.
Velvety black base coloration with orange accents that develop as they mature.
Highly active and social—keep in groups of 6+ for best behavior and confidence.
Natural bottom foragers that help keep the substrate clean of leftover food.
To ensure their comfort and long-term health, provide a soft sand substrate to protect their sensitive barbels. Create shaded zones using plants, wood, or botanicals, and maintain good oxygenation with gentle flow.
Why We Love Them
Their color evolution, gentle schooling behavior, and stunning contrast make the Black Venezuelan Corydoras a standout species that grows more beautiful with time. They add movement, warmth, and life to the lower layers of your aquascape without disturbing plants or tank mates.
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RETURNS:
We don’t accept any returns on livestock. (PLANTS,AQUATIC, ANIMALS)
- Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis .
- Returns after 7 days will be subject to a handeling fee of 10% and the client will remain responsible for for shipping.
- Waranty claims: Items will be collected from the client or brought back to Aqua Atlantis and sent directly to the suppliers. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable for ALL shipping fees. If the item/product is faulty, a replacement unit will be sent to the client.
- We will not accept any returns on any products that are not to the buyers liking after 7 days of purchase.
- We reserve the right to cancel any order and refund the customer for whatever reason we see necessary.
PAYMENTS:
- By placing an order with Aqua Atlantis you agree to the following payment options: EFT , CASH/CARD ON COLLECTION, PAYMENT OPTIONS PROVIDED AT CHECKOUT.
SHIPPING:
- We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
- Please note that the couriers only operate Monday – Friday and do not operate over weekends.
Shipping Charges:
The Courier Guy (R120 – R500) – Depending on what you order. If there are additional shipping charges, this will be communicated to you after you have placed your order.
- We can Ship dry goods such as: hardscape, soils, gravels, nano tanks, filtration etc, using the locker to locker pudo service for only R80.
- Local Collections (cape town)- free.
- If you select courier at checkout that is not overnight/priority shipping for plants Aqua Atlantis will not be held liable for any losses that may occur.
- We will ONLY Ship aquaticanimals using the express Shipping method.
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
Live Arrival Guarantee – First 24 Hours
We ship all our livestock using priority overnight delivery to give them the best chance of arriving healthy and happy. If the courier takes longer than 24 hours to deliver, we unfortunately can’t take responsibility for any losses. Our 24-hour live arrival guarantee kicks in the moment the courier picks up your parcel.
DOA GUARANTEE:
DOA Guarantee: If any livestock arrives deceased, please send us proof (photos/videos) within 1 hours of receiving your package, with the animals still in their original packaging.
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